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STD Testing in Standing Pine, MS: Free, Same-Day & Confidential

In Leake County, reported chlamydia runs about 91% higher than the US average, so testing is important whether you need it after a possible exposure or as part of routine care. Community or public clinics in Standing Pine, Mississippi, may be free or low-cost, while private labs might offer faster results and more flexible scheduling. See your options below.

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STD testing near Standing Pine, MS

7 testing options are listed for Standing Pine, MS. The nearest, East Central Mississippi Health Care, is about 5.5 miles away. Compare community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.

How to read these listings

Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay: required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.

Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.

Community health center 5.5 miles

East Central Mississippi Health Care

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Rated 5 out of 5 from 7 reviews

East Central Mississippi Health Care in Walnut Grove tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, and HIV, treating bacterial infections the same visit on a sliding-scale fee accepted alongside Medicaid, Medicare, and most insurance. Appointments are required. HPV and hepatitis A and B vaccines are available on-site, as is substance-use treatment.

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Substance-Use Treatment Runs Concurrently With STI Care

East Central Mississippi Health Care carries a substance-use treatment program within the same clinical structure as its STI services. That integration means a single care relationship can address both conditions without separate enrollment, separate providers, or separate scheduling tracks.

Herpes Testing Extends the Standard Panel

The clinic's panel includes herpes testing beyond gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV, which matters because herpes status directly shapes how clinicians counsel on transmission risk and whether suppressive therapy becomes part of a patient's ongoing plan.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
199 Rimmer Street, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
Website
5.8 miles

Mississippi State Department of Health

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Mississippi State Department of Health in Carthage delivers STI testing (gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV) through a public health department where same-visit bacterial treatment, HPV and hepatitis A/B vaccines, and sliding-scale fees are standard. Appointments are required.

Tests & treats Sliding-scale
Address
300 Co Brooks Street, Carthage, MS 39051
Booking
Appointment required
Opening hours
  • Monday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday Closed
  • Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed
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Community health center 5.9 miles

Baptist Medical Center-Leake

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Rated 4 out of 5 from 5 reviews

A safety-net rural health clinic about 6 miles from Standing Pine. Sliding-scale STD testing and care are typical here, call ahead to confirm the exact panel and pricing.

Address
110 Park Street, Walnut Grove, MS 39189
Website

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When can I test? Exposure-window calculator

Testing too soon can miss an infection. Enter the date of possible exposure to see the earliest a test can reliably detect each STI.

Detection windows for every STI
Infection Earliest reliable test Conclusive after
Chlamydia 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Gonorrhea 7 days after exposure 14 days after exposure
Trichomoniasis 7 days after exposure 28 days after exposure
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10 days after exposure 33 days after exposure
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18 days after exposure 45 days after exposure
HIV (antibody) 21 days after exposure 84 days after exposure
Syphilis 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis B 21 days after exposure 42 days after exposure
Hepatitis C 56 days after exposure 77 days after exposure
Herpes (HSV) 28 days after exposure 112 days after exposure

Guidance only, confirm timing with a clinician. A negative result before the conclusive date may need a repeat test.

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What will it cost? Estimate your STD test

Typical out-of-pocket ranges by option, actual cost depends on which tests you need.

  • Public / community clinic

    Free HIV testing is common

    $0–$25
  • Private lab (self-pay)

    Never billed to insurance

    $24–$200
  • At-home kit

    Mailed to your door, private

    From $49
  • Doctor / urgent care

    Often $0 preventive with insurance

    $0–$50 copay

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More ways to get tested in Standing Pine, MS

Beyond the dedicated testing centers above: at-home kits by mail, hospital labs certified for STI testing, local clinicians who can order a panel during a regular visit, pharmacies for self-test kits and prescriptions, and online PrEP & treatment.

At-home STD testing in Standing Pine, MS

The nearest testing center is about 6 miles away; if you'd rather skip the trip, an at-home kit ships to Standing Pine, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic, no waiting room, and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.

Want a free option first? The CDC-supported TakeMeHome (opens in a new tab) program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits, and, in many areas, free STI kits, to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.

Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often, confirm current details on the provider's site.

Other CLIA-certified labs near Standing Pine, MS

Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Leake County, each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.

  • Baptist Medical Center Leake

    1100 Hwy 16 East, Carthage, MS 39051

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing
  • Madden Medical Clinic

    1071 East Franklin Street, Carthage, MS 39051

    CMS-certified lab

    • STD testing

Showing the nearest 2 CLIA-certified labs.

Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records: active CLIA-certified laboratories near Standing Pine. A CLIA certificate records only that a laboratory is federally certified — it does not confirm the site performs STD testing, nor its hours, price or access. Inclusion is not an endorsement; always call to verify.

Clinicians near Standing Pine, MS who may help arrange STD testing

Beyond dedicated clinics, 41 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease and other clinicians have a CMS practice record within 30 miles of Standing Pine. They may be able to evaluate symptoms or order a confidential STD panel during a regular visit, and 4 offer telehealth.

  • Manuel Ong, MD

    Internal medicine · 1071 East Franklin Street, Carthage

  • Timothy Alford, MD

    Family medicine · 300 B South Pearl Street, Carthage

  • Gloria Graham, MD

    Family medicine · 1488 Hwy 487, Sebastopol

  • Patrick Eakes, MD

    Internal medicine · 1106 Central Drive, Philadelphia

  • Walter Willis, MD

    Family medicine · 210 Hospital Circle, Choctaw

  • Matthew Ward, DO

    Family medicine · 210 Hospital Circle, Choctaw

These are registry-listed clinicians, not dedicated STD-testing clinics. CMS records do not independently verify current licensure, testing services, availability, price, or new-patient status. Confirm each detail before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians.

Pharmacies near Standing Pine, MS

No pharmacy near Standing Pine, MS publishes an STD-related service or holds a current CLIA testing certificate, so these are simply the closest. Contact a location directly to confirm counter hours, services, prices, and availability before visiting.

  • Moore's Pharmacy

    5.8 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC
  • Walgreens 6.0 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsPrEP/PEP fillsHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • CVS Pharmacy 6.2 mi
    Rx pickupOTC HIV self-testAt-home STI kitsMinuteClinic STI careHPV & Hep B vaccinesCondoms / EC
  • Carthage Quick Care Pharmacy

    6.3 mi
    Rx pickupCondoms / EC

Showing the 4 closest pharmacies to Standing Pine, MS.

Directory records identify nearby pharmacies. Service, stock, price, and hours information is shown only when supported by current location-specific evidence.

PrEP, prevention & online treatment

Testing is one step. For residents of Standing Pine, telehealth covers the rest: HIV-prevention medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.

Pricing varies by insurance and changes often, confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a substitute for emergency care.

STDs & HIV in Leake County: the local picture

How reported STI rates in Leake County, the county that includes Standing Pine, compare with Mississippi and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data. An estimated ~23% of residents are aged 15–34 (ACS), the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally.

#17 of 82 Mississippi counties for chlamydia, a higher rate than 79% of the state

Reported STD rates per 100,000, Leake County vs Mississippi vs U.S.

Leake County Mississippi U.S. ▲▼ = Leake County vs the state average
Infection Leake County Mississippi United States
Chlamydia
940.8 200 cases ▲ 34%
700.9 492.2
Gonorrhea
338.7 72 cases ▲ 35%
251.1 179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
4.7 1 cases ▼ 84%
30.1 15.8
Syphilis (early)
9.4 2 cases ▼ 42%
16.3 16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
32.9 7 cases ▼ 49%
64.8 29.5

Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. These figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.

Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread: a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.

Reported STD rates in Leake County over time (per 100,000)

Chlamydia ▲ 6% vs 2022
Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis (P&S)
0 475 950 2020202120222023

Between 2020 and 2023 in Leake County, chlamydia has risen from 921.3 to 940.8 per 100,000 (2%), gonorrhea has fallen from 521.7 to 338.7 per 100,000 (35%), and P&S syphilis has fallen from 51.7 to 4.7 per 100,000 (91%).

The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).

Community health context

What shapes testing access in and around Standing Pine, MS

Adults uninsured
13.8%
No routine checkup
18.8%
No transportation
13.9%
Binge drinking
13.3%
Frequent mental distress
18.2%
Depression
19.6%
Below poverty line
22.3%
Primary-care ratio
4,239 : 1
Leake County
  • Primary-care shortage score 24 / 26
  • Medically Underserved Area · IMU 36.2
  • Social Vulnerability Index · 96th percentile nationally

Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Leake County.

Local HIV snapshot

HIV in Leake County (2023)

Federal priority area: Mississippi is one of the U.S. jurisdictions prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative: targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.

People living with HIV
409 / 100k
PrEP users / 100k
114

Leake County HIV care continuum (2023)

Among Leake County residents living with HIV, 77.1% are in care · 62.9% are virally suppressed. Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers: it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.

Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once: every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at a local health department.

Pregnant or planning to be?

Congenital syphilis is the fastest-rising STI: what to test, and when

Congenital syphilis, passed from parent to baby in pregnancy, is the fastest-rising STI in the country. U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023. It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Leake County tests for syphilis.

Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).

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About Standing Pine, MS

MS 35 threads through Standing Pine as the main corridor connecting residents to the wider county, and for a community where households run large and most adults are actively working, health appointments tend to get weighed against real competing demands before they get scheduled. With nearly four in five residents owning their homes, this is a place where people have put down roots, and decisions about health, including sexual health, often ripple through a household rather than sitting with a single person alone. Married adults make up a meaningful share of the population, which means conversations about screening can feel more loaded here than in a more transient community, even though routine testing is simply sound practice for any sexually active person regardless of relationship status. The workforce here is largely employed and active, yet none of the households in Standing Pine register income above six figures, so cost is a genuine factor when weighing whether to make a trip out along MS 35 to reach one of the options listed on this page.

That drive is the real calculus: time off, fuel, and a clinic that may sit a county away all add up for someone already balancing a full household. Leake County's STI figures carry weight in that context. Young adults in their late teens and twenties face the highest rates of new chlamydia and gonorrhea diagnoses almost everywhere, and staying current with screening is simply what keeps those county numbers from climbing further for people living here.

Getting there

How residents reach STD testing in Standing Pine, MS

Walkability 4.4 / 20 · Least walkable

At 4.4/20 on the EPA walkability index, day-to-day errands in Standing Pine generally mean driving: plan on a car or rideshare to reach a clinic, and check each listing's hours and phone before you go.

Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.

Map of 7 STD & STI testing locations in Standing Pine, Mississippi, EasySTD

ZIP 39051 snapshot

Residents
15,242
Median age
40.6
Median income
$45,777

ZIP-level Census figures for the wider 39051 area around Standing Pine: a single ZIP can span several communities, so they describe the area, not Standing Pine alone.

Standing Pine sits in Leake County, ZIP 39051. Local context that shapes where residents test:

Major routes

  • MS 35 (North State Highway 35)

STD testing in Standing Pine, MS: screening, costs & privacy

Everything to know before you test in Leake County: the CDC's screening guidelines, each infection's detection window, per-test reference prices, and your privacy rights under Mississippi law. If you have symptoms right now, our confidential symptom checker maps them to the tests worth considering.

Who should test, and when

CDC screening schedule + each infection's detection window

Who should get tested, and how often

Based on current CDC screening recommendations.

GroupTestsHow often
Everyone aged 13–64 HIV At least once
Sexually active women under 25 Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners Chlamydia, gonorrhea Every year
Pregnant people HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM) Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment HIV, hepatitis B & C At least yearly
All adults at least once Hepatitis C At least once

When to test: STD detection windows

Testing too early can return a false negative, confirm timing with a Standing Pine-area provider.

InfectionEarliest reliable testSample
Chlamydia 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Gonorrhea 1–2 weeks Urine or swab
Trichomoniasis 1–4 weeks Urine or swab
HIV (NAT / RNA) 10–33 days Blood
HIV (4th-gen Ag/Ab) 18–45 days Blood
HIV (antibody) 3–12 weeks Blood / oral
Syphilis 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis B 3–6 weeks Blood
Hepatitis C 8–11 weeks Blood
Herpes (HSV) 4–16 weeks (antibody); swab a sore Blood / swab

What each STD test costs

Medicare reference prices per lab test, a benchmark before you pay out of pocket

These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the community health centers serving Standing Pine often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.

TestReference priceCPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT) $47.80 87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT) $47.80 87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT) $47.76 87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody $26.87 87389
HIV-1/2 antibody $22.44 86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL) $5.61 86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody) $17.49 86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT) $47.76 87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen $15.33 87340
Hepatitis C antibody $29.16 86803

Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS, 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only: a clinic visit, sample collection, or a bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Confidentiality & consent in Mississippi

Minor consent and partner treatment (EPT) under state law, plus how to test privately

Two things that actually depend on Mississippi law: who can consent, and whether partners can be treated without their own visit. Everything else about testing privately is the same nationwide (see below).

Can a minor consent on their own?

In Mississippi, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own, no parental permission is required.

Can my partner be treated too? (EPT)

Mississippi permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication (or a prescription) to pass to your partner, no separate exam or appointment needed for them.

Keeping a test private works the same in every state. Whether an STD test shows on insurance (the EOB), how to test anonymously, and self-pay options that leave no insurance trail don’t change by location.

Learn more about confidential STD testing in Mississippi

Source: Guttmacher Institute, Minors' Access to STI Services; CDC, Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy. General information, not legal advice.

STD testing FAQs for Standing Pine, MS

Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.

Can I get tested near Philadelphia, MS instead?

Possibly, Philadelphia, MS is close; compare it by distance against East Central Mississippi Health Care.

Does insurance cover STD testing near Standing Pine, MS?

Most plans cover STD screening; a clinic or lab can bill insurance, or you can pay a flat self-pay price.

Can I get tested in Standing Pine, MS without insurance?

Yes, community and public clinics test the uninsured, with sliding-scale fees.

Which tests are offered near Standing Pine, MS?

Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, a full panel covers the common ones.

How common is chlamydia in Leake County?

About 941 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Mississippi average.

Can someone under 18 get tested in Mississippi without a parent?

In Mississippi, people under 18 can consent to confidential STD testing and treatment on their own.

I tested negative, am I fully in the clear?

Likely yes, if you were past the window period; otherwise retest, and keep up routine screening with new partners.

Is drug-resistant gonorrhea a concern?

Resistance is rising, which is why the CDC advises a particular treatment; don't self-treat, get tested and treated correctly.

I tested positive, what are the next steps?

Start treatment, tell recent partners so they can test, avoid sex until cleared, and retest if advised, most STIs resolve with care.

What samples are used for STD testing near Standing Pine, MS?

It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.

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